Blue Marlin Motel

1320 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Blue Marlin Motel appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler . Operator stated butter was placed in cooler this morning at 7am and guests open and close cooler. Operator stated the butter will be discarded at 9am after breakfast is over
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use bowls on counter next to coffee machine not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at storage area. Manager called a member of maintenance during inspection to repair hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Marlin Motel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Marlin Motel on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Blue Marlin Motel compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Blue Marlin Motel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Blue Marlin Motel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Marlin Motel have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Marlin Motel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Blue Marlin Motel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Marlin Motel is inspected around two times per year on average.